The Lagos State Government is set to
inaugurate its digital library project designed to provide unlimited
access to knowledge for all, through the collection and collation of
digital content.
The project will be accessible via internet connection on a range of devices which will comprise e-books on different topics; 1,600 videos covering English Language, Mathematics, sciences for all classes; 2,000 study aids in key subject areas from secondary school subject; vocational learning videos; creatively presented history lessons; 1,000 research papers from the state tertiary institutions covering a wide range of topics.
The Director of the State Library Board,
Mr. TajudeenLawal, who briefed journalists recently, described
information as key to progress and the bedrock of civilisation and
development of any nation.
“You can’t know it all, no matter how smart you are, no matter how
comprehensive your education, no matter how wide ranging your
experience, there is simply no way to acquire all the wisdom you need to
make it single-handedly. You need information, implementation,
continued strategising and re-educating yourself in order to be current
with new trends.”
The Director of the state Quality
Assurance Office, Mrs. RonkeSoyombo, commended the Ambode-led
administration for the initiative, saying that there is nothing as good
as ensuring that the children have access to a library even while at
home.
“Quite a lot of things have been lost to
the library, when we talk of the library, it makes learning more fun.
We will be looking at children between the ages of zero to six and see
how we can use animation to create more fun and add value to their
lives, as well as support the teachers to improve on their teaching
outcomes.”
She expressed delight to be part of it, saying, “we should be able to compete with international standard.”
She expressed delight to be part of it, saying, “we should be able to compete with international standard.”
The Special Adviser to the Governor on
Education, Mr. Obafela Bank-Olemoh, said the first phase of the
initiative tagged, ‘Educate Lagos’, will take off by January 2017,
adding that the portal, aside the content, will have a study guide.
“We want to ensure that whoever you are,
you can go to the portal and there will be a lesson teacher waiting.
People can access research documents and videos. We are going to play on
History including Lagos State and Yoruba which is very critical, with a
view to promote knowledge of our history and rich cultural heritage.
The portal will feature culture and language lessons presented
creatively in form of comics, interactive games and other media. We will
also allow coding in all our schools and create a platform for
everybody in the state.”
While stressing that the digital library is not intended to replace physical libraries, Bank-Olemoh said it is meant to extend their reach, adding that online resources would be supported by a strong offline strategy to promote reading culture, encourage collaboration and create knowledge hubs.
While stressing that the digital library is not intended to replace physical libraries, Bank-Olemoh said it is meant to extend their reach, adding that online resources would be supported by a strong offline strategy to promote reading culture, encourage collaboration and create knowledge hubs.
“The digital library will be by
Lagosians for Lagosians, with support from technical experts around the
world to ensure the highest standards are achieved. Local content will
be given priority as we seek to preserve and share knowledge.
“In the development of digital portal,
we intend also to create jobs by employing local programmers, developers
and content providers. The project will also provide an avenue for tech
start-ups, writers, and content producers to reach a wider audience.”
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